On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:08:33 -0500, "Eisboch"
wrote:

No financing was involved, so
there was no requirement for a survey from a bank. We did one anyway, even
though it was new, and it was well worth it as I learned more about the boat
than I ever would have learned from the dealer.

I'll second that - although I think one can get carried away with
surveys on new boats under say 25 feet.